Minorities in Entrepreneurship

Glenice J. Wood, Co-Director, Davidson and Wood, Marilyn J. Davidson, Professor Emerita in Work Psychology, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester and Co-Director, Davidson and Wood and Sandra L. Fielden, Honorary Senior Lecturer in Organisational Psychology, Alliance Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, UK

• Contents: 1. Introduction: Minorities in Entrepreneurship – An International Review 2. Younger Entrepreneurs 3. Older Entrepreneurs 4. Women Entrepreneurs 5. Ethnic Minority Entrepreneurs 6. Immigrant Entrepreneurs 7. Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual (LGB) Entrepreneurs 8. Disabled Entrepreneurs 9. Indigenous Entrepreneurs 10. Conclusion: Minorities in Entrepreneurship – An International Review Index

In their powerful presentation of Minorities in Entrepreneurship, the authors go beyond the traditional definitions of entrepreneurship to enhance our understanding of minority groups whether they be younger, older, women, ethnic, immigrant, LGB, disabled or indigenous. The book provides a new perspective on the driving forces in becoming a business owner and the ''push'' and ''pull'' factors within and across groups. Enhanced by in-depth case studies of members in each group, the study is a valuable contribution to the understanding of all venture owners, a rich reference source for scholars, and a worthwhile book of readings for students in the fields of entrepreneurship and gender and diversity. - Dorothy Perrin Moore, The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, USA There are books on minorities and there are books on entrepreneurship, but there are no books combining the two - and amongst a wide range of minorities in society. This truly is a novel and innovative work, and should be essential reading for all interested this topic. - --Cary L. Cooper, CBE, Lancaster University Management School, UK